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Lt. Robert Hampton Gray remembered in Trail

Community Greg Nesteroff - August 8, 2025

The last Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross was honored in the city of his birth Friday, a day before the 80th anniversary of his death during the Second World War.

Kootenay unemployment rate 5.9 per cent in July

Business My Kootenay Now Staff - August 8, 2025

Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the Kootenays last month was the same as the provincial rate and lower than the national rate.

Interior Health still considering Trail lab options

Health Care Greg Nesteroff - August 7, 2025

Health authority managers are in Trail this week, meeting with local leaders, medical staff, and patients to discuss the future of laboratory services.

UPDATED: Fire out at Kalesnikoff Lumber

Fire Greg Nesteroff - August 6, 2025

No one was injured in a fire at the local sawmill this afternoon, but damage is described as "significant."

Trail to honour Robert Hampton Gray, 80 years after his death

City of Trail Submitted Article - August 6, 2025

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the tragic death of Trail-born Robert Hampton Gray, VC the end of the Second World War, the City of Trail invites the community to the Trail Cenotaph on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Police issue over 800 tickets as part of Shambhala blitz

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

BC Highway Patrol issued more than 800 tickets and towed dozens of cars as part of its road safety enforcement related to the Shambhala Music Festival.

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

Of the handful of wildfires that broke out in the West Kootenay over the long weekend, the largest is burning west of Castlegar, on the north side of Mt. Mackie.

Rossland’s Montana Burgess receives Medal of Good Citizenship

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - August 5, 2025

A Rosslander described as a "champion for equity and inclusion" is among 18 people across BC being recognized with a Medal of Good Citizenship.

Cloverdale wins BC U18 baseball provincials in Trail

Trail Orioles My Kootenay Now Staff - August 4, 2025

The Cloverdale Rangers defeated Langley 14-2 in the final of the BC U18 college prep baseball provincial championships at Butler Park in Trail.

No major damage following storm: City of Trail

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 1, 2025

The City of Trail says clean up following a major storm Thursday afternoon will probably extend into next week.

Storm knocks out power and ignites bushfires

Weather Kate Brown - July 31, 2025

A thunderstorm has caused a number of power outages across the Kootenays tonight, with FortisBC crews working to restore power to around 4,800 customers in the Trail, Rossland, Montrose and other communities.

Castlegar man missing

Missing Person My Kootenay Now Staff - July 31, 2025

Castlegar RCMP are asking for your help in locating a local man who hasn't been seen in over a week.

UPDATED: Wildfire north of Nakusp grows to 120 hectares

Wildfires Kate Brown - July 30, 2025

B.C. Wildfire Services are responding to the MacLeod Creek wildfire, located approximately eight kilometres north of Nakusp on the east side of Highway 23.